TEACHING BALLROOM-08
Ship Norwegian Majesty
CRUISING: March 3/29- Apr.5
Cozumel, Mexico, Key West, FL
Ship Norwegian Majesty
CRUISING: March 3/29- Apr.5
Cozumel, Mexico, Key West, FL
PHOTOS. TEACHING TANGO
SHIP SHOWS-09
Ship Norwegian Sun
CRUISING March 1 - 28, 2009
Buenos Aires - Santiago, Chili
SHIP SHOWS-09
Ship Norwegian Sun
CRUISING March 1 - 28, 2009
Buenos Aires - Santiago, Chili
Cruise Ship Lessons by Elena & Vic on the legendary ship Queen Mary 2 in the glorious Queen Room, 2006
The ability to learn Tango depends
on a dance background, inner culture,
personality, talent, musicality.
on a dance background, inner culture,
personality, talent, musicality.
according to the learning
ability of the participants.
ability of the participants.
DANCE ELEMENTS
Walking Step. Chasse. Box step. Rock Step. Fifth Position Rocks.Triple Step.
1. Walking Step. Gentlemen walk forward. Ladies walks back. Then otherwise. Remember: hill
goes first for Ballroom. When you walk back release your forward toe. This crates overall
smoothness of your appearance when dancing.
2. Chasse (Any dance). We do it on the ball of the foot, step first, then carefully close feet right
together. We can dance it to the right and to the left.
3. BOX (Smooth and in Rhythm dances). We can combine forward walking step with Chasse.
Gentlemen go forward or back. Ladies doing opposite. Remember: change your weight when you
bring your feet together!
4. Rock Step (All Rhythm dances) Basic. Forward Ladies/ men
Backward Ladies/gentlemen. Opposite. Remember: you change your weight completely and keep
all steps small. Also, replays your weight right under the neath the body every time you change
directions.
5. Fifth Position Rocks Step (Rumba, Swing): As we step back, we are going to turn the back foot
out to an angel. This is going to create a little bit a hip action.
6. Triple step (Cha-cha, Swing): 3 steps to the right, 3 steps to the left. We close feet in the
middle. Remember: keep all steps the same size. This is why you will stay right on time with the
music
Walking Step. Chasse. Box step. Rock Step. Fifth Position Rocks.Triple Step.
1. Walking Step. Gentlemen walk forward. Ladies walks back. Then otherwise. Remember: hill
goes first for Ballroom. When you walk back release your forward toe. This crates overall
smoothness of your appearance when dancing.
2. Chasse (Any dance). We do it on the ball of the foot, step first, then carefully close feet right
together. We can dance it to the right and to the left.
3. BOX (Smooth and in Rhythm dances). We can combine forward walking step with Chasse.
Gentlemen go forward or back. Ladies doing opposite. Remember: change your weight when you
bring your feet together!
4. Rock Step (All Rhythm dances) Basic. Forward Ladies/ men
Backward Ladies/gentlemen. Opposite. Remember: you change your weight completely and keep
all steps small. Also, replays your weight right under the neath the body every time you change
directions.
5. Fifth Position Rocks Step (Rumba, Swing): As we step back, we are going to turn the back foot
out to an angel. This is going to create a little bit a hip action.
6. Triple step (Cha-cha, Swing): 3 steps to the right, 3 steps to the left. We close feet in the
middle. Remember: keep all steps the same size. This is why you will stay right on time with the
music
BALLROOM DANCE POSITIONS
1.Close position: Foxtrot, Waltz, Inter/Americ.Tango: when a man and a woman are in a chest
(diaphragm) contact with each other.
2. Closed (Latin, Rumba, Cha-cha): Left arm of a man straight up, bend. Right arm of a woman
straight up, bend in an elbow, vertical to the floor.
If you will lower your holding arms - it would be good for Swing.
No upper body contact, both are in 1 foot apart from each other.
3. Hand hold Position (Latin dances): Man can leads a lady by using his bend in the elbow, tight,
muscled left arm (as a jack, pry, lever).
Use it in a rock step.
4. Right Open: Turn together (his left to her right). His right side is open.
5. Left Open: A woman takes his right arm by her left arm, turn, step.
Man left side is open.
6. Promenade: For smooth - closer; for Rhythm - father apart! Hug together in 45 % angel, both
facing the same direction.
7. Practice position: To hold hands is good when you learn any new steps, safe time, pay attention
to your feet
1.Close position: Foxtrot, Waltz, Inter/Americ.Tango: when a man and a woman are in a chest
(diaphragm) contact with each other.
2. Closed (Latin, Rumba, Cha-cha): Left arm of a man straight up, bend. Right arm of a woman
straight up, bend in an elbow, vertical to the floor.
If you will lower your holding arms - it would be good for Swing.
No upper body contact, both are in 1 foot apart from each other.
3. Hand hold Position (Latin dances): Man can leads a lady by using his bend in the elbow, tight,
muscled left arm (as a jack, pry, lever).
Use it in a rock step.
4. Right Open: Turn together (his left to her right). His right side is open.
5. Left Open: A woman takes his right arm by her left arm, turn, step.
Man left side is open.
6. Promenade: For smooth - closer; for Rhythm - father apart! Hug together in 45 % angel, both
facing the same direction.
7. Practice position: To hold hands is good when you learn any new steps, safe time, pay attention
to your feet
TANGO LESSONS PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)
1.Authentic Tango history & development. Meaning of some steps. Influence of other dances. Differences & similarities. Several main
foot positions. Correct Frame. Exercises for the correct tango techniques. Four main Starts in Tango. Basic Contraction (or Tango Box)
is the Eight first magic steps. Main Principal of Tango, Milonga, Vals. Turning in the Basic Contraction.
Lesson 2: A special Tango walk is a main feature of the authentic style. Tango walk back & forward, alone and with any partner; walk
inside and outside with a partner. Caminar - special Tango advanced walk. Navigation & orientation on the dancing floor. Walks, Basic
Box, poses, using turns.
Lesson 3: Tango is a relationship therapist. Focus. Concentration. Connections. Ability to listen to each other is a way to success in
tango & life. Torque. Leader and follower: Two different parts and different attitude. Energy inside the Tango Embrace: creating, leading
your Tango-life. Back ocho, front ocho, progressing ocho (variations).
Lesson 4 : Importance & meaning of some Poses in Tango. Differences between Corte, Parada, Sentada. Seduction & flirt.
How to play with the legs & each other. Embellishments, adorns, lapis. Bessos. Boleos (depends on the level of students).
Lesson 5: Techniques of some movements. Leans. Barridas. Turns (Giros), Mulinette.
Lesson 6 Develop your creativity. Different positions for Kics or Ganchos. Sacadas. Simple combinations.
Lesson 7: Learning some combinations with a partner, creating an origional Tango. Practicing them with Caminito music. Lessons 8:
Introduction to Tango Waltz (Crusada). Milonga (Demo)
1.Authentic Tango history & development. Meaning of some steps. Influence of other dances. Differences & similarities. Several main
foot positions. Correct Frame. Exercises for the correct tango techniques. Four main Starts in Tango. Basic Contraction (or Tango Box)
is the Eight first magic steps. Main Principal of Tango, Milonga, Vals. Turning in the Basic Contraction.
Lesson 2: A special Tango walk is a main feature of the authentic style. Tango walk back & forward, alone and with any partner; walk
inside and outside with a partner. Caminar - special Tango advanced walk. Navigation & orientation on the dancing floor. Walks, Basic
Box, poses, using turns.
Lesson 3: Tango is a relationship therapist. Focus. Concentration. Connections. Ability to listen to each other is a way to success in
tango & life. Torque. Leader and follower: Two different parts and different attitude. Energy inside the Tango Embrace: creating, leading
your Tango-life. Back ocho, front ocho, progressing ocho (variations).
Lesson 4 : Importance & meaning of some Poses in Tango. Differences between Corte, Parada, Sentada. Seduction & flirt.
How to play with the legs & each other. Embellishments, adorns, lapis. Bessos. Boleos (depends on the level of students).
Lesson 5: Techniques of some movements. Leans. Barridas. Turns (Giros), Mulinette.
Lesson 6 Develop your creativity. Different positions for Kics or Ganchos. Sacadas. Simple combinations.
Lesson 7: Learning some combinations with a partner, creating an origional Tango. Practicing them with Caminito music. Lessons 8:
Introduction to Tango Waltz (Crusada). Milonga (Demo)
Hi Elena! I'm so glad to hear you were able to get booked as dance instructors on board a few cruises in 2008 and 2009. It is
great! What a beautiful lady you are! I love your website, and can tell how passionate you are for dancing. Jenny Kaspar
great! What a beautiful lady you are! I love your website, and can tell how passionate you are for dancing. Jenny Kaspar
Wow, we attended your Tango session on board the
Diamond Princess in January-07. It was one of the
highlights of our holiday. Your web page is so
beautiful, inspiring! Passenger, Anne Marie
Diamond Princess in January-07. It was one of the
highlights of our holiday. Your web page is so
beautiful, inspiring! Passenger, Anne Marie
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I wanted to let you know,
that your tango lessons were
the most exiting events on
the ship. I hope, our paths
cross again and we meet on
a Tango floor somewhere!
Janet and Conzalo Montoya
that your tango lessons were
the most exiting events on
the ship. I hope, our paths
cross again and we meet on
a Tango floor somewhere!
Janet and Conzalo Montoya
Your lesson on the ship was the highlights of our week. Now I dancing to the rhythm of
the music. I was amazed how interested my husband was, and how fast he picked up on
the few moves you showed us. Many thanks! Your web page so interesting! Anne Sheard
the music. I was amazed how interested my husband was, and how fast he picked up on
the few moves you showed us. Many thanks! Your web page so interesting! Anne Sheard
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT and APPRECIATION
Letters from some Cruise Directors
Letters from some Cruise Directors
Crowded Tango Class on the ship Norwegian
sun-09 going from Valparaiso to Puerto Montt
sun-09 going from Valparaiso to Puerto Montt
Elena is
hosting
Milonga
on the ship
hosting
Milonga
on the ship